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Roma's recent form has been nothing short of impressive as they prepare to welcome Athletic Club to the Stadio Olimpico for their UEFA Europa League knockout clash. The Giallorossi have been on fire lately, winning seven of their last ten matches across all competitions. Not bad, right?Claudio Ranieri has his squad firing on all cylinders at home especially, where they've picked up four wins and a draw in their last five games. Their home fortress mentality has seen them bag 12 goals while only conceding 4 in that stretch. Just last week, they edged past Como 2-1, continuing their winning ways in Serie A.Across the dugout, Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Club arrives with less consistent form. They've managed just four wins from their last ten outings, with their away record looking particularly shaky – just one win from their last five road games. Remember their impressive 3-0 dismantling of Girona last month? That's the kind of performance they'll need to replicate in Rome.

These two sides are no strangers to each other. Their most recent encounter ended in a 1-1 stalemate back in September at this very stadium. In fact, head-to-head stats show perfect balance with two draws from their only previous meetings, with both teams scoring three goals apiece across those matches.Will this balanced history continue? The bookmakers seem to give Roma the edge with a 43.3% chance of victory compared to Athletic's 27.9%, but European nights have a way of throwing form out the window. These knockout games take on a life of their own sometimes!Roma fans might take comfort in knowing their team seems to perform when expectations are high. They've started as favorites in 7 of their last 10 matches and delivered victories each time. Athletic Club's record as favorites hasn't been as impressive, winning only 4 of 9 matches when expected to do so.

Roma's home advantage cannot be overstated. They've been rock solid at the Olimpico, recently dispatching Porto 3-2 and Frankfurt 2-0 in Europa League action. Their defense has been particularly stingy on home soil.Athletic Club will need to find their away form quickly. They've struggled on the road, scoring just six goals while conceding nine in their last five away fixtures. That said, their 2-1 win at Celta shows they can get results away from San Mamés when it matters.The last minutes could be crucial too. Roma have shown their resilience by rescuing a point in stoppage time against Napoli last month. Can they maintain concentration for the full 90 minutes? Or will Athletic find a way to break through late?With the kickoff set for 8:00 PM local time on March 6th, both sets of fans are in for what promises to be an enthralling European night. Will Ranieri's experience guide Roma through, or can Valverde's men cause an upset in the Italian capital?

There's more than just progression at stake here. Both teams are looking to build momentum in this Europa League campaign that could energize their domestic seasons too.Roma's recent European wins have coincided with a strong run in Serie A. They've strung together victories against Parma, Venezia, and Udinese domestically while advancing in Europe. That's the kind of form that makes fans dream!Athletic Club, meanwhile, need to recapture the spirit that saw them impress against Girona. Their inconsistency has been their biggest enemy this season. One week they're brilliant, the next they're dropping points to teams like Leganés at home.The Basque side will need to show the passion they're famous for. Can they bring that San Mamés energy to Rome? Will Roma continue their impressive home record? The beauty of European nights is that anything can happen! March 6th can't come soon enough for fans of both these storied clubs.

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